The Colorado Springs Republican said it is necessary because the state’s current fetal homicide law doesn’t go far enough.

“It gets back to justice,” he said Thursday during “On the Spot,” the weekly Denver Post TV political show. “There are two victims both victims under the law deserve justice. In this case … justice is denied to one of the victims and that is not acceptable.”

Dynel Lane is accused of stabbing Michelle Wilkins and cutting a 7-month-old fetus child from her womb. Lane faces eight charges, including unwanted termination of pregnancy for the fetus’ death, which is punishable by up to 32 years in prison.

The new legislation — which is expected to be introduced soon — much dance a difficult political line. Democrats are concerned that if the measure goes too far, it would write so-called personhood protections into law. Conservatives may object if such language is not included.

Cadman said the law will protect a woman’s right to an abortion.

“What this law will intend to do is to guarantee that a woman who wants to have a baby is protected,” he said. “It will guarantee that woman who finds herself in another situation is also protected to make her own choice just like she is now.”

Democrats are also concerned about reports from other states in which fetal homicide laws are being used against pregnant women. Cadman said “that doesn’t need to be a concern.”

Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.